Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Montana
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Montana earn a median of $80,260 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,290; the top 10% earn over $124,800. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Montana
Similar jobs in Montana
- Conservation Scientists$73,920 median in Montana
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$78,850 median in Montana
- Soil and Plant Scientists$73,920 median in Montana
- Environmental Restoration Planners$80,260 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$66,660 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,550 median in Montana
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Montana
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Montana?
The median is $80,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,290 and the top 10% earn over $124,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.